...if you're a Christian, that is. Others need not apply. PZ Myers:
There is some faint concern from the Kentucky governor that the Ark theme park will discriminate in hiring — I doubt that it will become a major sticking point. But still, it's true, they will be selective in their hiring based on religious belief. They say that isn't true, but one thing we know about creationists is that they lie.
"There will be positions that will require Bible knowledge because...we have certain things in there that are requiring biblical knowledge," he explains. "That doesn't mean, though, if you don't have that you can't work over in the restaurant or some other part of the facility."Oh. Since atheists tend to know more about religion and the Bible than Christians, can we expect a larger proportion of them to show up in those jobs requiring biblical knowledge? No. Because they have a requirement that people sign a testimonial of their faith, which means they're actually going to discriminate on the basis of whether you agree with them or not.
Liars. Like I said.
OK, so you can apply to flip burgers, but you have to sign a document saying you're a believer. And my tax money is going for this.
We deserve being a national joke, frankly.
Is anyone arguing that this isn't a privately-owned Christian theme park? If this was a Muslim theme park, would you have a problem with it, or is it only just with Christian theme parks?
ReplyDeleteAlso where's the "my tax money is paying for this" come in?
The national joke here is my penis!
ReplyDeletegod help me, i laughed at that.
ReplyDeleteGreat, now The Great Copypasta has moved up to "Lulz tiny penis". Although, to be fair, I might feel like I have inspired them.
ReplyDeleteStill though, look at 'em go, kids. They're making their way to fart jokes.
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And yes, it's going to cost money. The state tax breaks given so people could build this pet monstrosity is going to have to be made up somewhere. By, you know, increasing taxes somewhere, or decreasing services somewhere. Likely services.
As for if it was a "Muslim theme park", well actually, yeah I would, but I do not think I would be heard over the absolute din the religious right would make. You know, the same religious right who are pushing this little fuckup.
One DOES remember all the (unwarranted) bullshit over Cordoba House/Park 51, after all. And that wasn't even a lameass theme park, it was a community center.
Also, I got bored, and went to the Ark Encounter website. "powered by answersingenesis"
ReplyDeleteAnswers In Genesis... where have I heard that before?
Oh yeah, Fundies Say The Darnedest Things. Quick search... oh yes, I remember this winner:
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